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Dirks Group GmbH & Co. KG, an industrial group employing around 4,000 people, is hiring welders for its site in Papenburg, Lower Saxony. The job is listed on make-it-in-germany.com — the official German government portal for international skilled workers — and was posted on 16 October 2026. Unusually for overseas applicants, the posting carries an explicit note for people whose permanent residence is outside Germany, pointing them to free application help from the German Federal Employment Agency’s International and Specialized Services (ZAV). The ad states it is directed at all people capable of working, regardless of origin, so non-EU nationals are genuinely welcome to apply.

Vocational training is an advantage but not a strict requirement, so experienced welders from Pakistan, India and across Asia with practical steel or shipbuilding experience can realistically target this role.

Experience: Practical experience in steel or shipbuilding

Job Location: Papenburg, Lower Saxony, Germany

Education: Vocational training a plus but not required

Nationality: Open to non-EU nationals

Gender: Male and Female

Age: Not specified

Vacancy: Not specified

Salary: Not stated (described as fair, performance-based)

Job Description

The welder will work on steel construction and shipbuilding projects at the Papenburg site, carrying out welding work to certified standards and contributing to the company’s production output. Dirks Group describes itself as a growing company with flat hierarchies, and the role comes with a company pension plan, work clothes, employee discounts and a company-bike (Jobrad) programme. Shift and weekend work is part of the job, and the company values committed team players who can work flexibly.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform welding work in steel construction and shipbuilding to certified procedures
• Work to technical drawings and quality standards on site in Papenburg
• Operate within shift and weekend rosters as production requires
• Maintain workplace safety and follow company quality procedures
• Cooperate with supervisors and fellow workers in a team-based setup

Desired Candidate Profile

• Practical experience in steel construction or shipbuilding
• Valid welding certifications: 135 FW PD, 135 BW PF, 136 FW PD, 136 FW PF, 136 BW PF
• Vocational training an advantage but not mandatory
• Willingness to work shifts and weekends
• Team ability, commitment and flexibility

Employment Type: Full-time

Benefits

The company offers a secure job in a growing business, personal development opportunities, a company pension plan, the Jobrad company-bike programme, employee discounts, work clothes provided, flat hierarchies and an employee referral bonus.

How to Apply

Apply directly to the company through any of these official channels:

1. Apply through the employer’s website: https://www.dirks-group.de/
2. Or email your CV and certificates (Lebenslauf, Zeugnisse) to personal@dirks-group.de
3. For questions, contact Ms. Janna Marie Hoffnung on +49 4921 8007234
4. If you live abroad, the German Federal Employment Agency’s ZAV service helps international applicants free of charge: +49 (0) 228 713 1313 or zav@arbeitsagentur.de
5. The official job listing is here: https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/working-in-germany/job-listings/job/job-10000-1207930366-S

Safety Note

This is a direct company recruitment — the listing confirms the employer’s official channels above. Never pay anyone for this job, and verify the details on the official make-it-in-germany.com listing before you apply.

For another skilled-trades opening in Europe, see the overhead lines worker job in Ireland.